Line 3 (Madrid Metro)
Rapid transit line of the Madrid Metro
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Line 3 is a rapid transit line of the Madrid Metro in Madrid. It contains 19 stations across 16.424 kilometres (10.205 mi).
 Line 3 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Platform at Ventura Rodríguez | |
| Overview | |
| Native name | Línea 3 |
| Owner | CRTM |
| Locale | Madrid |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 19 |
| Website | metromadrid |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Madrid Metro |
| Operator | CRTM |
| Rolling stock | CAF 3000 |
| History | |
| Opened | 6 August 1936 |
| Last extension | 2025 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 16.424 km (10.205 mi) |
| Character | Underground |
| Track gauge | 1,445 mm (4 ft 8+7⁄8 in) |
History
The line was opened on 9 August 1936 between Sol and Embajadores, a few days before the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. In 1941 it was extended from Sol to Argüelles, in 1949 from Embajadores to Delicias, in 1951 from Delicias to Legazpi, in 1963 from Argüelles to Moncloa.
In 2007, the platforms were lengthened to 90 metres (300 ft) to allow for 6-car trains of CAF class 3000. During this process, all of the stations were modernized and rebuilt, thus giving the original section of Line 3 a brand new look. Moncloa station was completely rebuilt adjacent to that of the Line 6, proving an easy connection between the two lines.
On 21 April 2007, the line was extended from Legazpi to Villaverde Alto, doubling its length. This was the first extension of the line since 1951. Further extensions on both ends of the line have been proposed.
On 21 April 2025, the line was extended to El Casar station,[1] connecting with Line 12 and Cercanías Line C-3.[2]
Stations
| Municipality | District | Station | Opened | Zone | Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getafe | Getafe North | El Casar  |
2025 | B1 | Madrid Metro:  Cercanías Madrid:  |
| Madrid | Villaverde | Villaverde Alto | 2007 | A | Cercanías Madrid:   |
| San Cristóbal | 2007 | A | |||
| Villaverde Bajo-Cruce | 2007 | A | |||
| Ciudad de los Ángeles | 2007 | A | |||
| Usera | San Fermín-Orcasur | 2007 | A | ||
| Hospital 12 de Octubre | 2007 | A | |||
| Almendrales | 2007 | A | |||
| Arganzuela | Legazpi | 1951 | A | Madrid Metro:  | |
| Delicias | 1949 | A | Cercanías Madrid:  | ||
| Palos de la Frontera | 1949 | A | |||
| Arganzuela / Centro | Acacias-Embajadores | 1936 | A | Madrid Metro:  Cercanías Madrid: | |
| Centro | Lavapiés | 1936 | A | ||
| Sol | 1919 | A | Madrid Metro:   Cercanías Madrid: | ||
| Callao | 1941 | A | Madrid Metro: | ||
| Centro / Moncloa-Aravaca | Plaza de España-Noviciado | 1925 | A | Madrid Metro:  | |
| Ventura Rodríguez | 1941 | A | |||
| Centro / Moncloa-Aravaca / Chamberí | Argüelles | 1941 | A | Madrid Metro:  | |
| Moncloa-Aravaca / Chamberí | Moncloa | 1963 | A | Madrid Metro: |
